Laptops

Desktop operating systems have traditionally been mouse and keyboard affairs, but since the introduction of Windows 8 we’ve seen a wealth of convertible, touchscreen-toting laptops and hybrid machines hit the shelves. With different systems taking notably different approaches to the 2-in-1 form-factor, picking a hybrid machine can be one of the toughest decisions in tech. Join Gizmag, as we compare the top Windows hybrids, aka convertibles or 2-in-1s. Read More

HP has announced its brand new contender for the gaming notebook crown in the form of the Omen – a 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop with solid internals and a premium aluminum build. It may not be the most powerful notebook we’ve seen, but its portable nature and slick looks make it a compelling option. Read More

HP has announced a new range of Windows-based tablets and notebooks. The devices, all of which carry the Stream moniker, hit a low-end price point and come with cloud storage solutions – a signal that the company is taking aim at the Chromebook market. Read More

Lenovo has taken the wraps of its latest gaming laptop – the Y70 Touch. The slender unit packs an expansive 17.3-inch touch screen and while available configurations vary significantly, the higher-end options offer a lot of portable power. Read More

Though you’re probably more familiar with MSI as a manufacturer of high-end gaming notebooks, the company also makes some compelling professional products. The latest of these is the WS60 – a thin and light 15.6-inch machine that packs a Core i7 processor and 2 GB of dedicated graphics and is available with a Full HD or 3K display. Read More

After Apple refreshed its MacBook Pro with Retina Display lineup last week, perhaps you're wondering how the new models compare to Apple's other flagship notebook, the MacBook Air? Let's put the two side-by-side to compare their features and specs. Read More

Apple today pushed out a refresh of its MacBook Pro with Retina display lineup, giving both the 13- and 15-inch models a little more horsepower under the hood. Additionally, Apple has dropped the price of the top-of-the-line 15-in version of its high-resolution notebook, perhaps making that high-end upgrade a little easier to justify. Read More

At CE Week in New York, Pennsylvania-based startup Flipcase International is displaying new, patented designs for laptop and tablet cases. They look like regular shoulder bags, but can also be quickly "flipped out" in a matter of seconds, allowing you to use your device much more comfortably even as you're standing. Read More

Since the launch of the first consumer Chromebook back in 2011, Google's platform has come a long way. Not only has the operating system itself become more versatile, but the choice of hardware has expanded significantly. From budget systems to the wallet-bashing Pixel, there’s a lot of choice out there. Read on as Gizmag compares eight Chrome OS-touting laptops. Read More